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Set 2 • Question #236 of 475
Launch Interactive Practice Room INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, you are underway on vessel "A" and desire to overtake vessel "B". After you sound two short blasts on your whistle, vessel "B" sounds five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. You should __________.
A
pass with caution on the port side of vessel "B"
B
hold your relative position, and then sound another signal after the situation has stabilized
✓ Correct Answer
C
answer the five short blast signal then stop your vessel until the other vessel initiates a signal
D
slow or stop and expect radical maneuvers from "B"
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under Inland Navigation Rules, for the condition where 'In a narrow channel, you are underway on vessel "A" and desire to overtake vessel "B". After you sound two short blasts on your whistle, vessel "B" sounds five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. You should', the correct requirement is: 'hold your relative position, and then sound another signal after the situation has stabilized'. This standard ensures clear navigational intent and collision avoidance.
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